Consistent definitions for the formulation terms used across this page.
- Probiotic
- A live microorganism that, administered in adequate amounts, is intended to support the host.
- Prebiotic
- A non-digestible ingredient that selectively stimulates the growth of beneficial bacteria already present in the gut.
- Synbiotic
- A formulation that combines a probiotic and a prebiotic in one product.
- Strain
- A specific genetic variant within a bacterial species — different strains of the same species can have different properties.
- Liposomal
- A delivery format that encapsulates an active ingredient inside a lipid (fat-based) shell before it reaches the gut.
- Magnesium bisglycinate / taurate / malate / citrate
- Different salt and chelate forms magnesium can be formulated in — each with different solubility, binding, and typical use case.
- Feed additive
- A substance intentionally added to animal feed to perform a specific function, distinct from the feed’s base nutritional content.
- Premix
- A concentrated mixture of feed additives or nutrients, formulated to be blended into a larger batch of animal feed.